The Six Days War, 1967

Soon after the Suez crisis the 6 days War began. This occurred after Nasser got rid of all the UN peacekeeping force that were stationed in the Suez Canal and closed all straights to the Israelis. They also began sending troops to the border and preparing for war, however with the help of intelligence the Israelis knew of the preparations and follow through with their first strike policy. They began by bombing the Egyptian Air force then took control of Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights and West Bank. USA had to step in and stop the attacks.

Summary

the result was a swift and decisive Israeli victory. Overall Israels territory grew by three times and about a million Arabs were placed under Israels control from the land they had won from the war.